NFL media executive Brian Rolapp sent the Times a written statement saying that "A number of companies" are in a good position to win the bidding process and that the NFL expects to have that announcement ready to be made “in the coming months.”
The service, called NFL Plus, will enable those who subscribe to view live games that are available in their broadcast area on a mobile phone or tablet.
Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."